# English FAL Grade 11 P3 Eastern Cape November 2013 QP > Grade 11 English FAL Paper 3 question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2013, 8 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/engfa-p3-qp-eng-nov-2013/b19641a8-4181-4b4f-8fe3-fb6f818bcd6c - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: English FAL - Grade: Grade 11 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2013 - Exam period: Eastern Cape November - Paper: 3 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 8 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 11](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11) › [English FAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11/english-fal) › [English FAL Grade 11 P3 Eastern Cape November 2013 QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/engfa-p3-qp-eng-nov-2013/b19641a8-4181-4b4f-8fe3-fb6f818bcd6c) ## About this document English Fal · Grade 11 · Eastern Cape November · 2013. Question paper, 8 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 NOVEMBER 2013 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 8 pages. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (NOVEMBER 2013) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections. SECTION A: Essay (50) SECTION B: Longer Transactional Texts (30) SECTION C: Shorter Texts (Transactional, Referential, Informational) (20) 2. Answer ONE question from EACH section. 3. Write in the language in which you are being assessed. 4. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 5. Plan (such as key words, mind map, etc.), edit and proofread your work. The plan MUST appear BEFORE the actual answer. 6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line through all planning. 7. Spend approximately 80 minutes on SECTION A, 40 minutes on SECTION B and 30 minutes on SECTION C. 8. Number each response as the topics are numbered in this question paper. 9. Write down the number and title of each question. Give your OWN title if one is not provided. NOTE: The title must NOT be considered when doing a word count. 10. Write neatly and legibly. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2013) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 3 SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTION 1  Write an essay of between 250–300 words in length (1–1½ pages) on ONE of the following topics.  Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of your essay correctly, for example, 1.1 Empty promises  Give your OWN title if your choice is either QUESTION 1.7.1 or QUESTION 1.7.2.  Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section. 1.1 Empty promises [50] OR 1.2 “Oh! What a day.” NOTE: The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in the essay. [50] OR 1.3 Happiness is a state of mind. Do you agree? [50] OR 1.4 “Sit down, we have something very important to tell you.” I sat down and listened to my parents/guardians. Write an essay on what your parents/guardians told you. Give your essay a suitable title. [50] OR 1.5 As I looked at his/her coffin ... [50] OR 1.6 South Africa – a country of many opportunities, a country to be proud of. Discuss your views. [50] OR ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (NOVEMBER 2013) 1.7 Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay that comes to mind. Write QUESTION 1.7.1 or 1.7.2 and give your essay a suitable title. NOTE: There must be a CLEAR LINK between your essay and the picture you have chosen. 1.7.1 Essay based on picture [Source: http://i.istockmg.com] [50] OR ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2013) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 5 1.7.2 Essay based on picture. [Source: http://www.boloji.com] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (NOVEMBER 2013) SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2  Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks.  The entire body of your response should be between 120 to 150 words in length (about 12 to 15 lines).  Write down the number and the title of the text you have chosen, for example, 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER.  Pay special attention to format, language, register and audience.  Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 FORMAL LETTER A close friend has just lost an opportunity of a life time to further his/her sporting career OR studies OR follow his/her chosen career. He/she is disappointed. Write a letter to comfort him/her and advise him/her about other options to develop his/her talents. [30] OR 2.2 FORMAL LETTER The Sports Committee of your school has not done much to organise enough sports activities for learners this year. Write a letter to the RCL (Representative Council of Learners) and express your dissatisfaction with this and explain how such activities would have benefited the learners. [30] OR 2.3 DIALOGUE You have failed to submit an assignment for one of your core subjects. The teacher confronts you about your supposed lack of commitment. Write out the conversation between the teacher and yourself. Use the dialogue format. [30] OR 2.4 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE A well-known sports personality/singer/television star recently visited your school. Write an article about this event for your school newspaper. Remember to provide a suitable headline. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30 ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (NOVEMBER 2013) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 7 SECTION C: SHORTER TEXT (TRANSACTIONAL/REFERTIAL/INFORMATIONAL) QUESTION 3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text.  The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length (about 8 to 10 lines).  Write the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example: 3.1 FACSIMILE (FAX)  Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 FACSIMILE (FAX) You travelled by bus to another town on the last day of school before the holiday. You left your bag in the bus by mistake. Write a fax to the bus company in which you provide all the relevant details. Describe the bag and its contents. NOTE: Use the form in ANNEXURE A to write the fax. [20] OR 3.2 INSTRUCTIONS Your close friend has recently been appointed to captain your school’s soccer/rugby/netball/tennis/cricket/hockey team for the first time. Write out a list of SEVEN (7) tips on how to exercise good and sound leadership, promote the building of team spirit in the sport he/she is to captain. [20] OR 3.3 DIARY ENTRY You have spent a holiday in a city with your cousin. Write a diary entry in which you reflect on your wonderful experiences. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100 ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (NOVEMBER 2013) ANNEXURE A (To be handed in) Surname and Name:___________________________________________ 3.1 To : .................................................................... Company : .................................................................... From : .................................................................... Fax No. : .................................................................... Topic : .................................................................... 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